Matt Comyn joined the Champions of Change Founding Group in 2018
Matt has been the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia since 9 April 2018. Matt has over 20 years’ experience in banking across business, institutional, retail and wealth management and has held a number of senior leadership roles since joining the Bank in 1999.
As CEO, Matt is focused on delivering global best digital experiences for customers, underpinned by strong risk management and a strong commitment to customer service.
From 2012 until his appointment as CEO, Matt was Group Executive Retail Banking Services, the Bank’s largest operating division, which accounts for more than half of the Bank’s profit and also leads the development of digital products and services for the Bank. Between 2006 and 2010, Matt was Managing Director of the Bank’s biggest digital business, CommSec, overseeing a significant modernisation of its technology platform and growing market share and profitability.
Matt is a director of the Business Council of Australia and Financial Markets Foundation for Children.
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Champions of Change Founding Group
Matt Comyn is a Member of the Champions of Change Founding Group. The Founding Group was established in 2010 and comprises CEOs, Board Directors, Commonwealth Government Department Secretaries, University and Military leaders. Members of the Founding Group are committed to advance gender equality across their organisations and across the country. They focus on action in the areas of women’s representation in leadership, talent development, accountability and public advocacy.